Dr. Sophia Lewis Burns

About Dr. Sophia Lewis Burns, MD

Dr. Sophia Lewis Burns, MD (she/her) is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist with nearly 30 years of clinical experience in obstetrics and gynecology. Over the course of her distinguished career, Dr. Burns practiced across managed care, private practice, and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) settings, gaining comprehensive exposure to women’s health needs across diverse patient populations. She is currently serving as Associate Medical Director at Texas Children’s Health Plan, located at 6330 West Loop South Freeway Service Road, Bellaire, TX 77401, where she focuses on utilization management and quality oversight. Dr. Burns is fluent in both English and Spanish, making her accessible to a broader community of patients.

Education & Training

Medical Degree

• Tufts University School of Medicine (Class of 1989)

Graduate Medical Education

• Residency, Obstetrics and Gynecology – Baylor College of Medicine (1989–1993)

Board Certifications

• American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology – Obstetrics & Gynecology

Licensure

• Texas State Medical license (1992–2027)

Areas of Expertise / Conditions Treated

During her clinical career, Dr. Burns developed expertise in a wide range of women’s health areas, including:

• Prenatal and obstetric care
• High-risk pregnancy management
• Routine and complex gynecologic care
• Preventive women’s health screenings
• Managed care and public health OB/GYN delivery
• Utilization management and clinical quality oversight

Why Patients Choose Dr. Sophia Lewis Burns

1. Nearly three decades of OB/GYN clinical experience across multiple care settings
2. Board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
3. Bilingual (English and Spanish) — serving diverse patient populations
4. Current leadership role as Associate Medical Director at Texas Children’s Health Plan
5. Trained at world-class institutions: Tufts University and Baylor College of Medicine

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is Dr. Burns currently seeing patients?

Dr. Burns has transitioned from direct clinical practice to a leadership role as Associate Medical Director at Texas Children’s Health Plan. Patients seeking OB/GYN care should contact the office at +1 832-828-1293 for guidance.

2. Does Dr. Burns speak Spanish?

Yes. Dr. Burns is fluent in Spanish and has served Spanish-speaking patient communities throughout her career.

3. Where did Dr. Burns complete her training?

She earned her medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed her OB/GYN residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas.

4. What is Dr. Burns’s current role?

Dr. Burns serves as Associate Medical Director at Texas Children’s Health Plan, where she focuses on utilization management and clinical quality for the health plan’s covered population.

5. Is Dr. Burns board certified?

Yes. Dr. Burns holds board certification from the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and maintains an active Texas State Medical License.